There’s a common misconception in the cannabis industry that it is not possible to obtain federal trademark protection for brands. In fact, it is possible,…
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The cannabis industry continues to march into the future with new states legalizing and the end of federal prohibition seemingly just around the corner. Yet…
The legal cannabis marketplace is exploding, with entrepreneurs establishing a wide variety of companies. Like most new businesses, cannabis startups may be challenged by branding.…
For as long as there have been celebrities, companies have been using them to sell things. From sneakers and sodas to clothing and cars, the…
Cannabis businesses face unique challenges in protecting their brands. With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…
The California Senate recently amended Assembly Bill 64, an omnibus bill regarding medical and recreational marijuana. Federal trademark registration for cannabis businesses appears unlikely for…
Now that California has legalized recreational cannabis, intellectual property attorneys are being flooded with client requests to file federal and state trademark applications to protect…
As long as marijuana (or “marihuana” as it is spelled in the official text) remains a Schedule I drug and illegal federally, getting a trademark…
As cannabis breaks into the realm of legal businesses, branding experts and patent lawyers are keys to a bright future. There are few cases in…
The U.S. map looks a lot greener than it did just a handful of years ago. Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Alaska have recently been joined…